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TaskPaper is a simple to-do list that's surprisingly adept. Unlike the competition, TaskPaper's text based interface offers you paper-like simplicity and ease of use.
What's New
Version 2.3.1:
Fixed:
- Query Parser issues which affects complex searches
- Many unnecessary cases of the "this file has been modified" dialog
- Most cases of unwanted resized windows after using Versions
- Restoring to previous Version causes app to hang in some cases
- Text substitution issue where cursor moves to before substituted words
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6 or later
TaskPaper User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:12,190 |
| Version Downloads:737 |
| Type:Business : Personal Info Managers |
| License:Shareware |
| Date:14 Nov 2011 |
| Platform:Intel |
| Price: $29.99 |
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TaskPaper is a simple to-do list that's surprisingly adept. Unlike the competition, TaskPaper's text based interface offers you paper-like simplicity and ease of use.
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Pir_anha reviewed on 13 Feb 2012
i can think of a few things i'd like it to do it doesn't do now (repeating tasks, some basic date handling), but it's even more suited for me than "things" which i used previously. because it is so minimalist, the price might seem on the high side, but i don't think it's too expensive for what i am getting.
small aside: i like that on his website the dev recommends specific other programs if taskpaper isn't quite what one is looking for. you don't see that often.
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Soderberg reviewed on 26 Oct 2011
As others have noted, there's practically no time spent learning the software; once you have (quickly) figured out how this works, it's a breeze to use. After setting up the sync servic and learning some very simple syntax you can, with thoughtful use of tags, make this do pretty much whatever you want it to with a minimum of fuss. Syncing across devices is of course essential, and I like that the aesthetic/formatting and functionality are consistent whether I'm on my Mac or iPhone.
I'm always happy when an app takes up a minimum of hard drive space, and when the deeloper keeps forward/backward compatibility in mind, which seems to be the case here. The software's price (Mac and iPhone/iPad) looks kinda steep at first, but to be fair ti does include a syncing service (using the SimpleText.ws website & app); some might not want to pay that price once the new upgrade offers syncing via DropBox.
There are lots of other apps that can keep track of images & other file types., so text-only is fine with me. However, if the option to format text colour, italics and underlining (or whatever other options wouldn't mess up the syntax) were available, I would use it (with a monochromatic palette to keep the visuals clean).
All in all, a daily go-to app which is a pleasure to use.
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I really like TaskPaper's clean and straightforward interface, and for things that don't need a calendar entry it's a real pleasure to use, great for organizing and overview. I installed the most recent version, which works great, and then downloaded SimpleText (which is required to sync with the simpletext.ws webpage) but the SimpleText app didn't respond at all when I clicked on it; the version is 1.0.1 from March 2010 so probably needs an update.
I had no luck finding any new versions or even info re: this specific problem, neither in the wiki nor the forums. A search in Google was likewise unsuccessful. Hopefully I missed something glaring, but the developer's last login here on MacUpdate is from a few months back ... any assistance would be gratefully received!
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Endolab reviewed on 27 Jul 2011
Basic
• Create a new entry
• Create a new tag
• Delete all entries
• Delete all archived entries
• Delete done tasks
• Export entries as text
• Import entries from text
• Iterate over all entries and perform task
• Perform search and iterate over results
• Insert Todays Date
• Cycle Tags Script
• Hide and Show Notes
• Get a Project tag
Workflows
• Clock in and out of tasks
• Archive Entries Tagged X to Project Y
• Unarchive not-done tasks
• Add current mail to taskpaper
• Add current mail to taskpaper with summary note
• Add current RSS item to TaskPaper
• Archive completed tasks to another file
• Create a next action list
• Create iCal events based on start and due tags
• Create or open folders or notes files for TaskPaper projects
• Manage due dates
• Manage start and due dates
• Move done entries to end of list
• Move today entries to front of list
• Move today entries from one project to another
• Tag with done alternative implementations
• Tag with done alternative implementations 2
• Toggle between two open documents
• Update indentation style for version 2.2
• Use Quicksilver to create TaskPaper task
• Toggle Now Tag (emulates Tag with Today)
• Toggle Ancestors & Toggle Descendants
• Show Next Tasks with Increment Date Value & Decrement
Date Value
• Move Done Tasks To End of Project
• Hide Done Entries and Hide Done Entries in a Project
• Custom_Tags
• Checkbook Script
• Export from Things to TaskPaper Saved Searches
• Show overdue tasks
• Show tasks completed today
• Show tasks due soon
• Choose saved search
Additionally you can even send or create new entrees from or within Devonthink and other apps. You can link any document, URL, photo on so on. Using it for task of course but also for all the informations you need to remember e.g. Music, photos, recipes on so on…
Stable it never crashes. It seems I'm working for Hog Bay Software but TaskPaper is a great piece of software very well done.
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KeesBakker reviewed on 26 Jun 2011
Personally I want to do stuff instead of constantly managing the stuff on my todo list.
With TaskPaper the user completely has control over if they want to use the 'advanced' features like tags and projects or not.
Also you can click the grey oval (to hide the buttons) and you can still access all the features (like searching), unlike most other apps that support hiding the buttons.
One of the things I also like about TaskPaper is that not everything must be a task, it does not use checkboxes but stripes.
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cddmac reviewed on 27 Apr 2011
Overrated software.
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At $5, I would - and was on my way to - buy. At $30, not a chance.
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Rshorts reviewed on 18 Apr 2011
Simple, clean, elegant.
Some great themes available also (I like the Helvetica one).
Seeing as it outputs a text document it can be shared with anyone.
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Bens! reviewed on 17 Dec 2010
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I've got TaskPaper (love its elegant simplicity!) on my Mac Mini running Lion and am trying to set up syncing with SimpleText, but can't find the most current info ... downloaded the SimpleText app from the Hog Bay website but the app doesn't respond when I try to launch it; the app info says it's version 1.0.1, last modified in March 2010, so I'm guessing it needs an update. I had no luck finding a newer version or any answers on the website or the Wiki ... can anyone enlighten me?
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Shidong rated on 24 Jun 2011
philo chang rated on 21 May 2011
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Macvideocast rated on 08 Apr 2011
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Badli rated on 06 Apr 2011
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Benjy_london rated on 28 Feb 2011